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$5 Fifth Grade Friday

Great Bear Ski Valley & Sun N Fun Specialty Stores:

Hey 5th graders, from 3 p.m. until 9:45 p.m. every Friday $5 gets you a lift ticket, ski or snowboard rental (based on availability) and an hour group lesson at 5 p.m. or 6 p.m.

As an added bonus - after 9 p.m. all 5th graders can go tubing for no additional cost.

Participants can register either online or in person. Registration is only required for the first visit. Online registration ends at NOON on Fridays. However, you can still register in person Friday after 3 p.m. Please, bring a report card to prove you child is in 5th grade. 

If you register online, you will have the option to pre-pay, if you upload a photo of the 5th grader. All participants will get a pass to use for future 5th Grade Friday visits. 

Also, if you're renting equipment, the rental form must be filled out each visit with a parent's signature.

Sign Up Online Below 

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Conduct: I promise I will conduct myself in a courteous manner considerate of others; I will follow the directives of Great Bear staff: I will abide by all posted rules of skier/snowboard/tube safety; I will ski/snowboard/tube under control in a manner consistent with my ability and without endangering others. I understand that my privileges to ski/snowboard/tube and be at Great Bear are subject to revocation for improper conduct.

Risks:I understand that skiing/snowboarding/tubing involve significant risks of serious or fatal bodily injury or property damage from falls, collisions, overexertions, or otherwise caused by acts, omissions, or hazards relating to: hidden or visible objects; varying snow conditions; skis, snowboards, boots, snowtubes, bindings, poles, signs, towers, fences, snow making, grooming or maintenance equipment; crowd conditions or management; instruction or directions; injury assistance or treatment, or other causes like or unlike those listed. These risks are not always foreseeable. I freely and voluntarily assume all risks, known and unknown.

Release:I release Great Bear Recreation Park, Inc. the City of Sioux Falls its Parks and Recreation Board and all of their directors, volunteers officers, employees, and agents from all liability for injuries and damages to me, any of my children, or any property while at Great Bear.

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Come to Great Bear for skiing, snowboarding, tubing & more in Sioux Falls, SD. We also offer a location for weddings, corporate events, family reunions & more. 605-367-4309 https://greatbearpark.com/media/library/fluid-mod-setting/12/logo/greatbear-logo.svg https://greatbearpark.com/media/library/fluid-mod-page/2/slideshow_home/great bear hiking trails in the summer.jpg https://maps.google.com/?cid=3265904617079924977 5901 E Rice Street Sioux Falls SD 57110 US 43.57800230 -96.66454690 2401 W 49th Street Sioux Falls SD 57105 US 43.50791580 -96.75540070 https://www.facebook.com/GreatBearSkiValley/ https://twitter.com/GreatBearSF https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk0KBXfjy1R8PGQxJXfz8Jw https://www.instagram.com/greatbearskivalley/ Su 09:00-21:00 Mo 15:00-21:00 Tu 15:00-21:00 We 15:00-21:00 Th 15:00-21:00 Fr 09:00-22:00 Sa 09:00-21:00

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				     - by , May 31, 2019 
  5/ 5stars 
 Great hiking. Greener than green.  The trails were a bit muddy.  We opted to stay on the more traveled roads.  It was enjoyable. Heads up! Mosquitoes are treacherous.  Bug spray did very little.  They were less aggressive when I started explaining my political views. 
 		
				

				     - by , June 02, 2019 
  5/ 5stars 
 I haven't skied here since I was a teenager. For the area, it's a great way to spend the day on Christmas break.

I recently discovered all the trails in the area. I've lived in Sioux Falls most of my life and I've been here more this summer than I have any winter! Bring your bug spray, the gnats and mosquitoes are ferocious deep in the woods. 
 		
				

				     - by , May 26, 2019 
  4/ 5stars 
 I bring my poodle here to hike frequently! It's fifteen minutes from my house. It's probably the nicest place to hike for a couple of hours that's not an hour's drive away. There are a nice assortment of trails to walk on! 
 		
				

				     - by , May 22, 2019 
  5/ 5stars 
 Had our wedding reception at Great Bear, and it was awesome!! Everything was excellent ... the food, the drinks, the decorations, ect. Jill and her team did a great job and made it very easy on us.  Highly recommend this place! 
 		
				

				     - by , August 11, 2019 
  5/ 5stars 
 One of the better kept places to hike. Doesn't stink half as bad as MOST trails is Sioux Falls. 
   
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